Album ANW 3057Hollywood Adagios
Cliff Masterson (PRS)Classic orchestral themes with emotional instrumentals and elegant Hollywood moments. Reflective piano melodies, strings and solo vocalist highlights build to awe-inspiring finales.
6 tracks
- Cloud Walkers3057/3Distant piano over moving string orchestra builds to classic Hollywood melody3:46
- Beautiful Sadness3057/5Mournful baroque-style adagio with emotive string orchestra & solo violin3:41
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